From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

‘El Podenco

A national treasure? or just trash?

What is about Podencos that incite such passion for them….. for me I see beauty nobility intelligence a creature so unique and magical, those who have adopted one will understand how special and sensitive they are. These should be the national treasure of Spain to be held in reverence to be proud of…. such a truly magnificent creature they should be recognized has part of the national heritage of Spain for they date back to 3000 BC.

Yet daily we receive more reports of Podencos abused, abandoned handed in to Perreras. They are viewed as disposable, not animals with feelings but working dogs and when no longer useful, discarded with as much thought as we would throw a soda can into a bin.

Many are Podenco crosses but they still should be afforded the same respect as the pure bred for they still have the blood of a podenco coursing in their veins. Yet we see them for sale on second hand web sites for a little as 20 euros or to be used as a commodity to exchange for car parts.

The Podencos need us we have to be their voice. Every day we are asked ‘can you help,, there are always Podencos in need of help as those who do not make the grade will be cast aside. So the cycle continues and where can they go? shelters, rescues are already busting at the seams.

“Saving the Podencos – Giving them a future “